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High Protein Shrimp Fried Rice

Ingredients

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  • 8 oz. white rice

  • 3/4 pound shrimp, peeled and deveined

  • ½ teaspoon salt

  • ½ teaspoon pepper

  • 1 tablespoon olive oil

  • 2 tablespoons water

  • 1 small yellow onion, diced

  • 1 carrot, diced small

  • 1 tablespoon minced garlic

  • 3 eggs, lightly beaten

  • 2 tablespoons tamari

  • 1 tablespoon hoisin sauce

  • 1 teaspoon toasted sesame oil

  • ⅓ cup green onions, chopped

Instructions

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  1. Bring a pot of water to a bowl. Add the rice and cook for 2 minutes, then drain and rinse. Set aside.

  2. Pat dry the shrimp, then season it well with salt and pepper.

  3. Heat a large skillet over medium-high heat, then add the oil. Add the shrimp to the pan, cooking each side for about 1-2 minutes or until they turn opaque. Transfer to a plate. 

  4. Deglaze the pan with the water, then add the onion and carrot to the skillet. Cook for 4-5 minutes over medium heat, then stir in the garlic and cook for another minute.  

  5. Push the veggies to the side, then pour in the beaten eggs. Lightly scramble for about 1 minute or until they are almost cooked through. 

  6. Stir in the cooked Kaizen rice, tamari, hoisin sauce, and sesame oil. Cook another couple of minutes, just until the rice is heated. 

  7. Remove from heat and mix in the green onions

Nutrition

Nutritional information (4 servings per recipe)

255 calories | 24g protein | 9g fat | 19g carbs | 2g sugar | 2g saturated fat

Price

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  • White rice - $1.99

  • Shrimp - $18.99

  • Yellow onion - $1.79

  • Carrot - $1.49

  • Garlic - $4.99

  • Eggs - $6.80

  • Tamari - $4.49

  • Hoisin sauce - $4.49

  • Toasted sesame oil - $11.99

  • Green onions - $2.69

 

TOTAL PRICE: $59.71

Rating

Price Rating
Total Cost: $59.71
Criteria: Significantly over the $40 mark.
Explanation: While it uses common ingredients, the inclusion of shrimp and several specialty sauces pushes it far beyond the budget limit for just 4 servings.
Rating: 1.5

Ease of Cooking Rating
Directions Summary: Multi-step process with par-cooked rice, shrimp, eggs, and vegetables in one pan.
Explanation: Not too difficult, but requires timing and coordination. Cooking shrimp properly and managing eggs and rice without overcooking takes some attention.
Rating: 3.5

Meal Prep Usefulness Rating
Calories per Serving: 255
Cost per Serving: ~$14.93
Explanation: High cost for a relatively light-calorie yield. While the meal holds up fine in the fridge, the portion size and price make it impractical for meal prepping at scale.
Rating: 2.3

Macronutrient Rating
Per Serving: 24g protein | 19g carbs | 9g fat | 2g sugar | 2g saturated fat
Explanation: Excellent macro balance. High protein, low sugar, and moderate carbs/fat make this nutrient-dense and satisfying.
Rating: 4.5

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